Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A9

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A9, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 5 years prior to the A9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the A9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and A9 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and A9.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 will render more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.